Gordon,
MGB's use the same size, so there should be some options out there.
Here's one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/165R-14-RADIAL-TIRES-165-80R-14-MG-TIRES-165-15-PAIR_W0QQitemZ140033402841QQihZ004QQcategoryZ66472QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
These are inexpensive Nankang tires.
I have 185/70-14's on Rostyles on my 2000TC and they have not rubbed
anywhere with the limited use it has had so far. I have not had a load
in the back as James talks about. So far I have straight links in the
rear suspension, but have some kinked ones to go on when I replace the
bushings. I think I chose 185/70 to get close to the diameter of
165/80. They are Dunlop SP20's which I believe are obsolete now.
I have 165-80-15 tires by Kumho on another car, and they seem to be good
tires. I don't find a 165-80-14 in their line, but they do make
185/70-14. Do a search for that size at Tire Rack. Like the Nankangs
(maybe the same company), they are under $40 each before shipping and
mounting.
--Steve
Gordon Harrower wrote:
> I've been having a hard time finding 165 R14 tires for my 1968 TC, and
> I'm concerned about chafing if I get wider tires. Does anyone have
> experience with, or recommendations about, this?
> Meanwhile, the new gearbox is in, managed without removing the engine.
>> Gordon
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